You are always respectful, Darren. I think it's why people like you and have a lot of time for you. Bad manners. boorishness and vulgar brashness has become the norm in England now.
When there are so many people living here in the UK... Who'll suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)... Due to the lack of bright sunny weather... And they might need to have light therapy... Or they'll need to see the sun to help with the effects of the dark gloomy winter weather... Some can at least see your videos of the gorgeous sunny weather in Pattaya... And although it may not be helpful to most sufferers of SAD... I'm pretty sure that some will enjoy seeing the warming sunshine of Thailand... Shown on your channel each day pal... I really enjoy living life vicariously through your videos Darren... I'm so happy to see that big smile returning to your face once again... Thailand has been a real breath of fresh air for you pal... And i wish you every happiness in the months and years to come mate... So keep those beautiful videos coming Darren... All the very best... Cheers mate.🍺
@rick... I suffered badly with SAD in my early twenties. Always hated cold/wet UK weather. It was probably about then I decided I would retire somewhere hot and sunny. No UA-cam back in the 1990's of course, I had a spell using one of those light boxes. First visited Thailand 2011. Fast forward to August 2022. Then aged 54, I got my retirement visa for Thailand. Have lived here happily for 2+ years. Only one regret: should've done it YEARS ago.
@@SoybooCow At least you made that personal positive change for yourself... Before it was too late to take full advantage of... A family member of mine moved to Hanoi in Vietnam a few months ago now... And he's loving it out there... He was a teacher here in the UK... Before deciding to leave the profession and travel around the world while he could still enjoy himself... Scott started out on his travels several years ago... And has his own travel channel on here called Global Treats... (take a look if you're interested mate)... It's not a huge channel... But it's certainly an eye opener on the world... He started out traveling around Europe... Including Ukraine before the invasion... And moving slowly into the eastern European countries... And eventually arriving in Turkey where East and West meet... Then traveling further along to India... And then onto South East Asia... Where he then visited... Laos... Thailand... Vietnam... etc... He really loved it when he was in Vietnam... And after returning back to the UK for a few months to visit family and friends... He wondered if his teaching qualifications would be accepted in Vietnam... And allow him to both work and live there in Vietnam indefinitely. After going through some official red tape... He was offered a position as an English teacher at a school in Hanoi... And that's where he now lives and works... He absolutely loves his new life in Vietnam... He has his own modern apartment... And the area where he lives... Has all the amenities he could ever need... Local Stores... Shopping Malls... Takeaways... Bars... Markets... Restaurants... Coffee Shops... Clubs... Music Stores (as Scott plays the guitar and needs new guitar strings occasionally)... Everything he could ever want or need is right there for him... And just like you have over in Thailand... Everything is just so inexpensive... He made a video about a month or so ago... Where he went grocery shopping at a rather high end expensive (for Vietnam) Shopping Mall... Where he bought himself two weeks worth of grocery shopping for the equivalent of only about £20... If he had gone to the local Market... That would've been even cheaper for him... But he wanted people to see what the large Shopping Mall was like... Enjoy that beautiful sunny weather Soy!... All the very best... Cheers pal.🍺
@@SoybooCow At least you made that personal positive change for yourself... Before it was too late to take full advantage of... A family member of mine moved to Hanoi in Vietnam a few months ago now... And he's loving it out there... He was a teacher here in the UK... Before deciding to leave the profession and travel around the world while he could still enjoy himself... Scott started out on his travels several years ago... And has his own travel vids on here called... "Treats Global" (swap these two words around... As I've had to alter the text here... As it was preventing me from posting this comment with someone else's channel... (take a look if you're interested mate)... He doesn't have many followers... But it's certainly a real eye opener on the world... He started out traveling around Europe... Including Ukraine before the conflict started... And then moving slowly into the eastern European countries... And eventually arriving in Turkey where East meets West... Then traveling further along down to India... And then onto South East Asia... Where he then visited... Laos... Thailand... Vietnam... etc... He really loved it when he was in Vietnam... And after returning back to the UK for a few months to visit family and friends... He wondered if his teaching qualifications would be accepted in Vietnam... And allow him to both work and live in Vietnam indefinitely. After going through some official red tape... He was offered a position as an English teacher at a school in Hanoi... And that's where he now lives and works... He absolutely loves his new life in Vietnam... He has his own modern apartment... And the area where he lives... Has all the amenities he could ever need... Local Stores... Shopping Malls... Takeaways... Bars... Markets... Restaurants... Coffee Shops... Clubs... Music Stores (as Scott plays the guitar and needs new guitar strings occasionally)... Everything he could ever want or need is right there for him... And just like you have over in Thailand... Everything is just so inexpensive... He made a video about a month or so ago... Where he went grocery shopping at a rather high end expensive (for Vietnam) Shopping Mall... Where he bought himself two weeks worth of grocery shopping for the equivalent of about £20... If he had gone to the local Market... That would've been even cheaper for him... But he wanted people to see what the large Shopping Mall was like... Enjoy that beautiful sunny weather Soy!... All the very best... Cheers pal.🍺
Standard size washing machines in the UK have a capacity of abour 7-9kg, so that gives you an idea. Loved Krabi, especially the cliffs and the scenery there. It was stunning. As per your move, beginnings are always hard - wherever you go - but it gets easier over time, so persevere. All the best!
Great stuff Darren, Koh Samui when you can please, not been for 20 odd years, would love to see hot it is now, all the best with living in Thailand, cheers
Hi Darren - What a great vlog I wish it went on a bit longer...I can see why the place is so appealing superb sights and glorious weather what more could you want..I am so pleased you are enjoying your move and i hope everything continues to go smoothly....Till the next one
@Julie... weather in Pattaya was overcast all day yday (13 Dec). Had a little drizzle around 6pm. Cloudy again today, but there are a few breaks in the cloud. Temp 28⁰c.
Looking forward to the motorcycle tours Darren think a Honda African twin would be a good choice to tour on keep up the good work and enjoy every moment
Hi Darren, you are so fortunate to escape the misery of the UK winter. This is my penultimate winter ( good album name 😅 ), then I will become a snow bird and migrate to SE Asia from Oct - Mar each year. Winter will become a distant memory ( follow up album 😅 )🙏
Worry about getting ill over there, did you have a full medical before you went out there as a precaution and is the medical insurance expensive out there?
Hi Darren - sometime please could you talk about the Heat - and how you have found it to acclimatise to the Weather. You have been very brave on your move. The Heat might scare me a bit.
Hi Darren, Thankyou for showing us Pattaya. 🎉 The other side to Bars and Nightlife. I've never been to Thailand. But the Pattaya Beach looks so lovely with the Beautiful Palm Trees and beautiful boats on the water. So lovely that you are enjoying Thailand and relaxing now 🎉
Hi, i am a new subscriber and want to wish you every success in your new life, your very brave so enjoy, very happy vibes sent from a chilly newcastle ❤
A little tip Darren, as any expat will tell you, refunds/rebates do not happen in Thailand, e.g. if you hire a m/c for a month and decide you only need it for a fortnight, don’t expect any money back….you can thank me later!
I once rented an 1100cc Honda with the intention of renting it for a week or two (can't quite recall as it was 2010ish) and after one circumnavigation of Pattaya I returned to the rental shop on Beach road and explained that it was too hot in the stop start traffic of Pattaya and I gave him 500 baht for his troubles and he returned my entire down payment. I think I got lucky.
Congrats on your big move Darren, looking forward to lots more of your videos. I'll be in Pattaya around Christmas, hopefully can get a beer with you. I'm also planning a move to Thailand, so would love to get your advice about things. All the best fella 👍
You are always respectful, Darren. I think it's why people like you and have a lot of time for you. Bad manners. boorishness and vulgar brashness has become the norm in England now.
Good man Darren.
Luv the fact you followed your dreams weather looks amazing x
You can fly from UTapao to Chiang Mai , Phuket , Koh Samui etc.
only 50 mins from Pattaya central.
When there are so many people living here in the UK... Who'll suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)... Due to the lack of bright sunny weather... And they might need to have light therapy... Or they'll need to see the sun to help with the effects of the dark gloomy winter weather... Some can at least see your videos of the gorgeous sunny weather in Pattaya... And although it may not be helpful to most sufferers of SAD... I'm pretty sure that some will enjoy seeing the warming sunshine of Thailand... Shown on your channel each day pal... I really enjoy living life vicariously through your videos Darren... I'm so happy to see that big smile returning to your face once again... Thailand has been a real breath of fresh air for you pal... And i wish you every happiness in the months and years to come mate... So keep those beautiful videos coming Darren... All the very best... Cheers mate.🍺
It doesn't help us,with looney tunes bill gates and Co,trying to block out the sun.
@rick... I suffered badly with SAD in my early twenties. Always hated cold/wet UK weather. It was probably about then I decided I would retire somewhere hot and sunny. No UA-cam back in the 1990's of course, I had a spell using one of those light boxes.
First visited Thailand 2011. Fast forward to August 2022. Then aged 54, I got my retirement visa for Thailand. Have lived here happily for 2+ years. Only one regret: should've done it YEARS ago.
@@SoybooCow At least you made that personal positive change for yourself... Before it was too late to take full advantage of... A family member of mine moved to Hanoi in Vietnam a few months ago now... And he's loving it out there... He was a teacher here in the UK... Before deciding to leave the profession and travel around the world while he could still enjoy himself... Scott started out on his travels several years ago... And has his own travel channel on here called Global Treats... (take a look if you're interested mate)... It's not a huge channel... But it's certainly an eye opener on the world... He started out traveling around Europe... Including Ukraine before the invasion... And moving slowly into the eastern European countries... And eventually arriving in Turkey where East and West meet... Then traveling further along to India... And then onto South East Asia... Where he then visited... Laos... Thailand... Vietnam... etc... He really loved it when he was in Vietnam... And after returning back to the UK for a few months to visit family and friends... He wondered if his teaching qualifications would be accepted in Vietnam... And allow him to both work and live there in Vietnam indefinitely.
After going through some official red tape... He was offered a position as an English teacher at a school in Hanoi... And that's where he now lives and works... He absolutely loves his new life in Vietnam... He has his own modern apartment... And the area where he lives... Has all the amenities he could ever need... Local Stores... Shopping Malls... Takeaways... Bars... Markets... Restaurants... Coffee Shops... Clubs... Music Stores (as Scott plays the guitar and needs new guitar strings occasionally)... Everything he could ever want or need is right there for him... And just like you have over in Thailand... Everything is just so inexpensive... He made a video about a month or so ago... Where he went grocery shopping at a rather high end expensive (for Vietnam) Shopping Mall... Where he bought himself two weeks worth of grocery shopping for the equivalent of only about £20... If he had gone to the local Market... That would've been even cheaper for him... But he wanted people to see what the large Shopping Mall was like... Enjoy that beautiful sunny weather Soy!... All the very best... Cheers pal.🍺
@@SoybooCow At least you made that personal positive change for yourself... Before it was too late to take full advantage of... A family member of mine moved to Hanoi in Vietnam a few months ago now... And he's loving it out there... He was a teacher here in the UK... Before deciding to leave the profession and travel around the world while he could still enjoy himself... Scott started out on his travels several years ago... And has his own travel vids on here called... "Treats Global" (swap these two words around... As I've had to alter the text here... As it was preventing me from posting this comment with someone else's channel... (take a look if you're interested mate)... He doesn't have many followers... But it's certainly a real eye opener on the world... He started out traveling around Europe... Including Ukraine before the conflict started... And then moving slowly into the eastern European countries... And eventually arriving in Turkey where East meets West... Then traveling further along down to India... And then onto South East Asia... Where he then visited... Laos... Thailand... Vietnam... etc... He really loved it when he was in Vietnam... And after returning back to the UK for a few months to visit family and friends... He wondered if his teaching qualifications would be accepted in Vietnam... And allow him to both work and live in Vietnam indefinitely.
After going through some official red tape... He was offered a position as an English teacher at a school in Hanoi... And that's where he now lives and works... He absolutely loves his new life in Vietnam... He has his own modern apartment... And the area where he lives... Has all the amenities he could ever need... Local Stores... Shopping Malls... Takeaways... Bars... Markets... Restaurants... Coffee Shops... Clubs... Music Stores (as Scott plays the guitar and needs new guitar strings occasionally)... Everything he could ever want or need is right there for him... And just like you have over in Thailand... Everything is just so inexpensive... He made a video about a month or so ago... Where he went grocery shopping at a rather high end expensive (for Vietnam) Shopping Mall... Where he bought himself two weeks worth of grocery shopping for the equivalent of about £20... If he had gone to the local Market... That would've been even cheaper for him... But he wanted people to see what the large Shopping Mall was like... Enjoy that beautiful sunny weather Soy!... All the very best... Cheers pal.🍺
Luv the fact that you floowed your dreams x
That guy walking on beach road holding a bottle sure looks happy LOL. Pattaya looks different now than before but in a good way. Cheers!
What a great place. Enjoy and start to immerse yourself in your new life.
Love supporting the channel and watching it grow. Can't say i've agreed with everything you've ever done, but it's irrelevant. I wish you joy.
Standard size washing machines in the UK have a capacity of abour 7-9kg, so that gives you an idea.
Loved Krabi, especially the cliffs and the scenery there. It was stunning.
As per your move, beginnings are always hard - wherever you go - but it gets easier over time, so persevere. All the best!
Good to see you settling in Darren already. Worth a trip up to big Buddha and viewpoint when you can.
Where are ya staying Darwin? 😮😮😮😮
Mooching heaven . Loving the relaxed, tropical vibe 🙂👍
Great stuff Darren, Koh Samui when you can please, not been for 20 odd years, would love to see hot it is now, all the best with living in Thailand, cheers
Glad your settled in Darren. It looks a great place. Keep the videos coming.
Hi Darren great channel, been meaning to catch up with you.I used to gig in Tenerife in the 90s be good to share some memories 👍
Great start to the next chapter in your life. Wish you well and thanks for taking us along.
Lovely stuff! Don't forget the sun cream Darren!
Yes Darren it's the setting of the sail but most people don't have enough spare cash to up and go to Thailand with no job.
So, set your sail. I did
@@DarrenJohnok
Looking forward to every new video - it looks amazing x
Pattaya has every brass you need DJ have a blast 😂😂
That's exactly why daz is there
too true I’m here for the culture and food BS 😂@@TomJonesh666
More for Arthur though than Martha
@@TomJonesh666 na his there for the thai red curry for £3 not everyone is a nympho ffs
He's looking for his 🔥 gf 😊
Hi Darren, I like your new intro, it takes some beating having an early morning walk in the sun looking at the beach and sea
This is fabulous .... It's like I have rediscovered your 'rediscovered self' all over again ! Amazing stuff fella xx
Looks great.
Your looking so well. Loving your journey. 🙏
🙏🏼😉👍🏼
Looking forward to more videos Darren. Hope it all works out well for you.
And what a lovely beach. 👍
Love the new intro
😉👍🏼🙏🏼
What an absolute life changing experience you’ve 100 % got it right
👍 stay safe and enjoy great Chanel
D.j enjoy your first day great place enjoy.alf..
Hi Darren - What a great vlog I wish it went on a bit longer...I can see why the place is so appealing superb sights and glorious weather what more could you want..I am so pleased you are enjoying your move and i hope everything continues to go smoothly....Till the next one
How’s the weather today in Pattaya??
I’m in the South and it’s been overcast since we arrived on the 4th Dec.
@Julie... weather in Pattaya was overcast all day yday (13 Dec). Had a little drizzle around 6pm. Cloudy again today, but there are a few breaks in the cloud. Temp 28⁰c.
@ Same as here in Patong. Going by the weather app it won’t be until next Thursday onwards before we get the sun 🌞
Loving your journey, the best of luck to you, I am very jealous and will be following you
Its the best place to be GOOD FOOD DRINK WEATHER AND NICE PEOPLE WITH SMILES
❤ as always pal.
Along the promenade and beach area looks stunning 🤩
Really enjoying the views and scenery Darren 👍😃 Thanks for sharing
Keep up the comparasing price's really informative 😊
Love the sea view and nice to see the street come alive in the morning. That coffee looked good.
Darren, you are so right, Pattaya has everything you need !!!
Cant wait to see you apt hunting! Should be fun...I know ..youve just got there.
Excellent job super vid and sound track. Good to see another side of the city.
Good luck Darren. A fresh start and a new chapter of your life begins! I wish you health and happiness.
Looking forward to the motorcycle tours Darren think a Honda African twin would be a good choice to tour on keep up the good work and enjoy every moment
I'm looking forward to it too
Beautiful...you have made the right decision 👍🏻
Spot on Darren spot on.
Lovely scenes Darren - you look so much more happier.
Good luck with the new adventure Daz 🎉 keep up the content, its fantastic. Best of luck 😊
What a beautiful place to wake to Darren enjoy ❤
Thanks for the video, is lovely to see sun shine and bright Sky’s when based in the uk in winter.
Yes you have..lm in nakhon sawan now...all your needs are in pattaya...visit kanchanaburi..beautiful
So nice to see blue skies, it’s been grey here in uk for weeks
🙏❤️ luv it mate all the best
Awesome good to see a smile on your face. Great adventure's ahead stay Blessed 🙏 Govnor 🖤
Fair credit to you mate for having the nerve and determination; every second counts...👍🍻
Great video ,you've stepped up a level mate
Keep up the great videos young man ❤
Early mornings, great coverage 😊
Off the chart mate, good luck 👍
Love the videos DJ i will be over feb 2026 hopefully your still there enjoy every minute of it wish i could move there
Morning & have a brilliant day 😊Thanks for sharing DJ 😎🌴🎅🎄
Looks great live your life mate take care 👍😊
Great Video, thanks for sharing
Hi Darren, you are so fortunate to escape the misery of the UK winter. This is my penultimate winter ( good album name 😅 ), then I will become a snow bird and migrate to SE Asia from Oct - Mar each year. Winter will become a distant memory ( follow up album 😅 )🙏
10dollar! Love long time dj! Hope yer settling in well mucca . All the best mate.xx
Really enjoying your content DJ! Couldn't agree more with U there's so much more 2 Pattaya & Thailand!x
Have a great time dj😂
Looks lovely mate enjoy wow 👌 paradise
Darren you look so Happy mate… Life is to short just do your own thing and Enjoy wish you nothing but Happiness 👍
Fabulous Darren !! A wonderful view for coffee 😊😊
Darren you are living my dream. Total respect mate. That looks fantastic. I'm with you every step,one day I dream to take the plunge.
Worry about getting ill over there, did you have a full medical before you went out there as a precaution and is the medical insurance expensive out there?
Hi Darren - sometime please could you talk about the Heat - and how you have found it to acclimatise to the Weather.
You have been very brave on your move. The Heat might scare me a bit.
Hi Darren, Thankyou for showing us Pattaya. 🎉 The other side to Bars and Nightlife. I've never been to Thailand. But the Pattaya Beach looks so lovely with the Beautiful Palm Trees and beautiful boats on the water. So lovely that you are enjoying Thailand and relaxing now 🎉
Super start to the day DARREN have fun. Thanks for the video 😊😊
Hi darren j looks lovley .i take it you found a friend as u said we when going in for coffee lol.enjoy 😊 x looking happy x
Reminds me of getting up early in Greece 🇬🇷 and going to have coffee on the beech 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰best time of day xxx looks fab 🩷🩷🩷
Hi, i am a new subscriber and want to wish you every success in your new life, your very brave so enjoy, very happy vibes sent from a chilly newcastle ❤
Very kind, thank you
Good start to the day great coffee and a great view what's not to like
A little tip Darren, as any expat will tell you, refunds/rebates do not happen in Thailand, e.g. if you hire a m/c for a month and decide you only need it for a fortnight, don’t expect any money back….you can thank me later!
Happen all the time when I buy online.
The only person he's hiring is a gf for the love shack😊
I once rented an 1100cc Honda with the intention of renting it for a week or two (can't quite recall as it was 2010ish) and after one circumnavigation of Pattaya I returned to the rental shop on Beach road and explained that it was too hot in the stop start traffic of Pattaya and I gave him 500 baht for his troubles and he returned my entire down payment. I think I got lucky.
If he wants to that's up to him why not ?@@shahilshah2997
Nice one!
Morning DJ! Have a great day! 😁
Love it ❤ enjoy, excited to see more videos
Congrats on your big move Darren, looking forward to lots more of your videos. I'll be in Pattaya around Christmas, hopefully can get a beer with you. I'm also planning a move to Thailand, so would love to get your advice about things. All the best fella 👍
Hi Darren , excellent professional videos.
What camera are you using mate ?
A beautiful start to the day Darren, the beach looked amazing!
Hi sir How much is it to buy a two bedroom property
Hi Darren really enjoying the content, will you be able to show what it’s like flat hunting there? Cheers k
Coconut bar,,do that walk at 2am lol
Can you please share where you bought your medical. Or even do a quick vid on medical insurance in Thailand.
When I get it, sure
First time to Pattaya is 2 weeks to long?
Dude, don't forget to check U-Tapao for flight requirements
Overpriced flights as Bangkok Airways have the monopoly.
Only 50 minutes longer to Suvarnabhumi Airport and the flights are 1/3 of the price
A beautiful morning for a walk and coffee.🤩👍
Love Thailand, please try Ko Tao and Koh Lipe my personal favourites.
Loving it. Maybe next year i will make the move for 1 year. ❤Gordon
Life is good 👍
Great to see you have settled in, where you looking at renting, he's over there geoff carter,keep posting
Lovely life. What fascinates me is all those overhead cables, they are everywhere! But weather looks good. 😀👍
I'm glad you are happy, 😊😄😊
All the best Darren take care and good luck from a new sudsciber 👍
Nice one, welcome